Team Leader

Team Leader
 

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate our manufacturing plant based in Ponda Goa. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.

About the Role

The Team Leader is working on shifts and is one of the key positions of the operations department. It is ultimately responsible for the shift's operation results and development of employees. Provides leadership and coaching to the team.

What You Will Do

• An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment. 
• Is a role model and accountable for performance & consequence management, coaching and education within their department. 
• Lead and ensure the execution of the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program. 
• Coach and train the team in AM steps and processes, focusing on loss elimination and process improvements.  
• Ensure adherence to essential operational standards and procedures within the team and on the production line. 
• Oversee the implementation of product initiatives and projects. 
•  Ensure team's compliance with operational standards (safety, quality, maintenance, center lining (CL), cleaning, inspection, lubrication (CIL), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), etc.). 
• Lead onboarding processes and facilitate continuous learning for the team. 
• Ensure the execution of standard leadership processes to achieve operational results e.g. Goal Setting Process, Development Conversations, etc. 
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, coaching, and performance feedback. 
• Act as the first point of contact for managing incidents related to safety, quality, and environmental concerns, as well as handling disciplinary actions. 
•  Lead and facilitate loss elimination initiatives using problem-solving tools, aiming to improve processes and eliminate inefficiencies. 
• Ensure the accurate collection and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the team's progress and success. 
• Manage the production team's resources, including staffing, materials, and technology, while maintaining a focus on cost-consciousness (e.g., managing absences and material usage). 
• Foster knowledge sharing within the team and ensure that expertise is effectively transferred to team members. 
• Optimize team resources during shifts to achieve the expected production results, ensuring efficient use of time, materials, and labor. 

Who You Are

• Bachelor Mechanical or electrical
• +4 year of experience in supervisory or team leadership role, with proven success in leading and motivating teams. 
• Relevant experience in production / manufacturing environment. 
• Experience in team management, including planning, task delegation, performance tracking, and providing feedback to team members. 
• Ready to work in Shift operations

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good  |  Excel Together |  Be You with Us

Ponda, Goa - India Application End Date:14 Nov 2025Job Requisition ID:Essity256022

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